Brandon travel guide
Brandon Tourism | Brandon Guide
You're Going to Love Brandon
With a population of 103,483, Brandon is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Brandon has to offer.
Where to Eat in Brandon
If you’re looking for affordable options, Kobe Japanese Steakhouse - Brandon (2210 W Brandon Blvd) and Black Rock Bar & Grill - Brandon - PRIORITY SEATING (804 Providence Rd) are great picks.
When to visit Brandon
How to Get to Brandon
Plane
Although Brandon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tampa Airport (TPA), which is located 15 miles from Brandon. Sarasota Bradenton Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, United Airlines, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Brandon departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 23m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Brandon. The train journey from Brandon to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from West Palm Beach, expect to pay about $35 for a 3h 56m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Brandon is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 69 miles from Brandon. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brandon, including RedCoach, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Fort Myers, the bus ride to Brandon takes 125 miles and will cost you around $50. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 260 miles.
Airlines serving Brandon
Where to stay in Brandon
Average rates range from around $244 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $71 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Brandon
Most booked hotels in Brandon
Renting a car in Brandon
Renting a car in Brandon costs $39 per day, on average, or $118 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Brandon.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Brandon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Brandon is Standard (Hyundai Sonata or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.